gnome
definition
a small, humanoid creature from folklore often associated with the earth and gardens
example
The garden was adorned with charming gnomes that seemed to bring the landscape to life.
synonyms
dwarfspritecreature
word origin — The word 'gnome' originates from the Latin 'gnomus', which is derived from the Greek 'gnōmē', meaning 'intelligence' or 'thought'.